printers

Presents the life of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor who changed how books were printed.

Printers played a major role in the American Revolution. They risked their careers and freedom for printing seditious ideas in their newspapers. Readers will discover how the printing press worked and how vital a printer was to the community.

Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of inventor and patriot Benjamin Franklin.

Explores the history of 3D printing technology.

Explores the fascinating world of 3D printing. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the life of a Colonial printer.

A biography filled with facts about George Washington.

Profiles the life of printer, inventor, statesman, and American patriot, Benjamin Franklin, discussing his role in the formation of the United States.

Relates the story of an impoverished printer named John Peter Zenger whose paper, the New York weekly journal, printed articles describing the new British governor, William Cosby, as corrupt and abusive. Although Zenger was only a front man for the governor's adversaries, New York Supreme Court Chief Justice Lewis Morris and attorney James Alexander, he nevertheless became the fall guy when Cosby brought the full force of his high office down upon the paper. Jailed for the better part of a year, Zenger was forced into a jury trial matched only in importance during the colonial period by the Salem Witch Trials.

A biography of one of the most famous inventors, printers, and statesmen in American history.